Mid-tech ARC 6000 - Ig. B-2. Arc 6000 Console; Speed

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98-05012
R3
ARC-6000
1. The ARC System Control Console
The ARC 6000 Control Console is the heart of the
system and actually performs three separate functions.
The console contains a small computer with a sophisti-
cated control program developed by MIDWEST
TECHNOLOGIES and continually monitors ground
speed and active boom width. As these values change,
the console immediately recalculates the required flow
rate and makes any necessary corrections.
The ARC Console performs the second function of
allowing the operator to command the entire system
“ ON THE GO” from the operator’s seat.
The third control console function is to keep the
operator informed of the status of the applicator. The
control console continually monitors the flow rate,
vehicle ground speed and swath width, and immedi-
ately warns the operator, both visually and audibly, if
the system can no longer maintain accurate applica-
tion. The large, backlighted liquid crystal display (LCD)
gives instant readouts of application rate, volume
applied, vehicle ground speed, active boom width,
distance traveled, and the area covered while applying.
2. Ground Speed Sensor
The ARC requires an accurate ground speed sensor. A
magnetic pickup, wheel sensor, mounted on a non-
driven wheel, is very accurate and dependable for most
spraying operations.
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DISPLAY SELECTOR
Speed
Field Area
Impl.Width
Distance
Test
Speed
Prime
Total Applied
Application Rate
OFF SET- UP DEC.
ON OPERATE INC.
Scan
Total Area
Product Vol.
ARC-6000
Automatic
Rate Controller
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Fig. B-2. ARC 6000
Console